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Australian Gurvindar Singh, along with Canadians Aman Kang and Mani Dhaliwal arrested in allegedly biggest drug-smuggling bust

Investigators seized 20 million illicit cigarettes, 50 kg of cocaine, and 280 kg of liquid methamphetamine during the operation, along with digital devices, cash, and vehicles.

Chinese researchers arrested for smuggling deadly agro-fungus into US, confirms FBI’s Kash Patel

Known to cause "head blight," the fungus produces toxins that can lead to vomiting, liver damage, and reproductive harm in humans and livestock.

Australian lamb lands on Indian plates with new culinary partnership to spice up trade relations

From biryanis and kebabs to fusion dishes, Australian lamb is poised to inspire a new generation of chefs and food enthusiasts in India.

Former PM Harper urges Canadian parties to cut Khalistani ties, reset India relations

“Those who seek to bring the battles of India’s past to Canada have no place in our political discourse”

Indian-origin Sharath Sriram appointed WA’s new Chief Scientist to lead innovation push

With his unique ability to bridge science, policy, and industry, Sharath Sriram is poised to shape Western Australia’s innovation agenda

Low-paid workers rejoice: Fair Work’s 3.5% pay bump could mean hundreds in your pocket

“It’s about whether you can keep up with your bills or not — whether your life gets slightly better or goes backwards”

Australia strengthens defence and aerospace ties as a key innovation hub emerges in India

These engagements are aimed to be paving the way for high-impact collaboration between Indian and Australian firms.

Tourism Fiji’s Australian CEO Brent Hill resigns after four years

A global search is now underway to find Hill’s successor, as he prepares to conclude his role at Tourism Fiji at the end of August.

AFP helps crack global sextortion ring linked to teen suicides

Among those arrested were two Nigeria-based offenders linked to the tragic suicide of a 16-year-old boy in New South Wales in 2023.

Your smartphone is a parasite, according to evolution

Evolutionary biologists define a parasite as a species that benefits from a close relationship with another species – its host – while the host bears a cost.

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Fiji urged to block online pornography as authorities link explicit content to child sexual abuse

The proposal was raised during a recent community consultation in Nasoso, Nadi, where residents and police argued that stronger internet restrictions could help protect vulnerable children from sexual abuse within their own homes.

Premier Ben Carroll promises ‘exhaustive’ royal commission into corruption and violence across Victoria

He promised terms of reference broad enough to examine conduct across the entire construction system rather than focusing only on the Construction

Darwin woman charged after alleged misuse of government role to access millions in NDIS funds

Investigators allege the business received more than $28 million in National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) funding since 2019, with around $18 million of those claims identified as potentially suspicious.
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